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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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